Thompson & Morgan Kew Collection Calendula officinalis Porcupine (English Marigold
An exciting new English Marigold with vivid orange, pointed blooms with an attractive quilling that gives a wild, spiky effect. Wonderfully easy to grow in the border or as bedding. The distinct blooms also make a stunning cut flower.
Sow April to May. Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 12mm (½in) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart.
For spring/summer flowering pot plants, sow in a cool greenhouse or cons
When large enough to handle, thin out seedlings to 15cm (6in) apart.
Prefers a light, well drained soil in full sun.
Flowering Period: Summer
Cropping: Plant Type: Hardy Annual
150 seeds
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